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Stéphanie Schweitzer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leisure and Licensing Law, Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Stéphanie, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stéphanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thierry Lauriol is a recognised specialist in the fields of mining, energy and natural resources law, and in international, commercial and investment arbitration, and OHADA law. As Partner since 1997 and Manager of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Department, he has almost thirty years’ experience in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Thierry, who has a Doctorate in Law, teaches at Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, where he co-leads a university diploma de...

Philippe Dubois is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Philippe, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pierre-Jacques Castanet is the managing partner of In Extenso Avocats Ile de France, a firm that provides advice in the fields of labor and employment and tax law. He runs the firm’s labor and employment law department with his partner, Stanislas Dublineau. He specialises in employment and social welfare law. Before joining In Extenso Avocats, Pierre-Jacques was a partner at IDAvocats and Idrac & Associés. With more than 30 years’ experience at the Paris Bar, Pierre-Jac...

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Partner of BG2V since 2020 - Member of the Paris Bar since 2002​ ​Experience : BG2V, PDGB Avocats CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats​ ​Education : Specialization in Labor Law and Social Protection Master 2 in Employment Law, Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas​ ​ Practice areas : Marie's practice focuses on employment law (labor law and social security law), both as an adviser and in litigation. She advises the firm's clients on individual and collective labor relations and represents ...

Rémi Lorrain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Criminal Defense. Rémi, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rémi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Franck Morel advises companies on employment law, with a particular focus on working time regulations, collective bargaining, employee representation, and managing organizational change, all areas in which he has developed recognized expertise, both in legal advice and litigation. He also has in-depth knowledge of non-standard forms of employment (such as temporary work, umbrella companies, and freelance platforms), religious matters in the workplace, and professional training. He supports a ...

Nathalie PEYRON is co-head of the Property Department with Benoît BOUSSIER. She provides advice and assistance to investors (French or foreign) for their property acquisition and to real estate developers on both developing and finalizing property transactions. She also works in the hospitality sector and advises operators and owners on the implementation and legal management of all their works projects. She writes and negotiates all contracts relating to finalizing and managing propert...

Bruno Lorit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Regulatory Practice. Bruno, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.